Empire State: A Love Story (or Not) by John Pham, Jason Shiga

Empire State: A Love Story (or Not)

John Pham, Jason Shiga

144 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction comics romance lighthearted reflective fast-paced
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Jimmy is a stereotypical geek who works at the library in Oakland, California, and is trapped in his own torpidity. Sara is his best friend, but she wants to get a life (translation: an apartment in Brooklyn and a publishing internship). When Sara...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

funny 37%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
inspiring 25%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.03

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